CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42.27
Arkansas · Pulaski County · 1,352 residents · 13.645 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16lowest low rent burden in AR#1861 US0.0%#68highest broadband in AR96.2%#129highest old in AR47.8 yrs#148lowest low rent in AR$686TRACT SHAPE · Pulaski County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 42.27 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,574. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $244,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,352
−9%since 2020
from 1,490 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 109 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+5%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,574
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,229
+63%since 2020
from $24,087 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+35%since 2020
from 0.289 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.8%
Other services10.5%
Information9.8%
Public administration3.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Retail trade1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,036 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+68%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,368)
Black1.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other4.8%(71)
Diversity Score19.3%(287)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,067)
Black4.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(51)
Asian3.6%(48)
Other9.2%(124)
Diversity Score45.5%(615)
Diversity Score
45
+136%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
−5%since 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
+38.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $244,700, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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